Rent or buy in Amman. Find your circle.

Citywide, Numbeo's crowd-sourced figures (updated 2 October 2026) put a one-bedroom apartment at about JD 328 a month in the city centre and JD 174 outside it, and a three-bedroom at about JD 542 and JD 298. West Amman is higher: median asking rents for two-bedroom apartments on Hagzi (10 October 2026) are about JD 1,085 in Abdoun, about JD 1,000 in Deir Ghbar, about JD 1,000 in Sweifieh and about JD 915 in Shmeisani per month. Rent prices by area →

A two-bedroom apartment in Abdoun has a median asking rent of about JD 1,085 a month, based on 213 two-bedroom listings on Hagzi checked on 10 October 2026. Listings range widely with size, floor and whether the apartment is furnished, so use the median as a guide, not a quote. Apartments for rent in Abdoun →

Long-term apartment listings in Amman are usually priced per year: all 478 Abdoun rental listings we checked on Hagzi were quoted yearly. Ask the landlord whether the year is due in one payment, in instalments or monthly, because terms vary, and get the payment schedule written into the contract. Rental contracts in Jordan →

Numbeo's crowd-sourced figures (updated 2 October 2026) put basic utilities, meaning electricity, heating, cooling, water and rubbish collection, at about JD 91 a month for an 85 m² apartment, with reported costs from about JD 39 to JD 200. Heating can push winter bills higher. Utilities in Amman →

Shortlist apartments by area and budget, view them in person, and confirm what the rent includes, such as furniture and utilities. Agree the contract length, deposit and payment schedule in writing before you pay anything. Read the renting guide →

Yes, with permission. The Minister of Interior must approve a non-Jordanian's request to buy property. Reciprocity applies, though holders of Arab nationalities are exempt, and non-Jordanians are barred from owning in border, archaeological and historic areas. The Interior Ministry says these rules have not changed since the 2023 amendments. Law No. 17 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette in September 2026 and in force from about October 2026, also lets non-Jordanians own or lease a private residence outside urban planning zones, up to 10 dunums, with the Finance Minister's approval. Read the buying guide →

Numbeo's crowd-sourced figures (updated 2 October 2026) put apartment prices at about JD 1,145 per m² in the city centre and JD 723 per m² outside it. West Amman asking prices on Hagzi (10 October 2026) have medians of about JD 1,200 in Abdoun, about JD 1,200 in Dabouq, about JD 810 in Khalda and about JD 1,000 in Deir Ghbar per m². Property prices by area →

Two main charges apply to a normal sale: a land registration fee of 3% of the estimated value, set by the 2023 amendment to the registration fees law, and a property sale tax of 3%, reduced from 4%. Who pays each is agreed between buyer and seller. Agent, lawyer and valuation fees come on top. Confirm current rates with the Department of Lands and Survey. Registration fees explained →

Yes, in some cases. Under the Cabinet's July 2026 amendments, buying property worth at least JD 200,000 from a developer or housing company, JD 300,000 from another seller, or JD 150,000 outside the Capital Governorate can earn a five-year residency. The property must be kept for five years without being sold or mortgaged, and the Department of Lands and Survey sets its value. Residency by property →

Numbeo's crowd-sourced figures (updated 2 October 2026) show a gross rental yield of about 6.0% in the city centre and 5.1% outside it, with a price-to-rent ratio of 16.6 and 19.5. Treat these as a guide: yields vary a lot by area, furnishing and how long a unit stays empty. Rental yield in Amman →

Numbeo's contributors report a 20-year fixed mortgage rate of about 6.81% in Jordan, with reported rates from 4.5% to 9.0% (updated 2 October 2026). Your own rate will depend on the bank, your income and your residency status, so ask several lenders. Mortgages in Jordan →

Most expats and families look in West Amman: Abdoun for cafés and upscale housing, Sweifieh for shopping and nightlife, Khalda for schools and family housing, and Dabouq for a greener, more residential feel. Shmeisani and Abdali suit people working in central offices, while Jabal Amman and Jabal Al-Weibdeh are older, walkable neighbourhoods. Full guide to the best areas →

Expats most often rent in West Amman, in Abdoun, Deir Ghbar, Sweifieh, Dabouq and Um Uthaina, where there are international schools, cafés, malls and furnished apartments. Pick by commute and school location first, then by budget, and check the area's rent level in the price table above. Best areas for expats →

Khalda is known as a family-oriented district with several international and private schools nearby, and Dabouq, Abdoun and Um Uthaina are also popular with families. Choose by school location first, and check commute times, because main roads such as Madina Al-Munawara Street and Gardens Street can be heavy at peak hours. Best areas for families →

Amman's western districts are organised around numbered roundabouts called circles, from the 1st Circle at the edge of Jabal Amman out to the 8th Circle in the west, along the Zahran Street route. A higher number generally means further west, so addresses and listings are often described by the nearest circle. Amman's circles, explained →

West Amman is generally newer and more affluent, with the upscale residential districts, malls and international schools, and higher rents and prices. East Amman is older and more densely populated, with lower rents and prices. Most listings aimed at expats and professionals are in the west. West vs East Amman →

Abdoun is widely described as Amman's most affluent neighbourhood, with cafés, restaurants and malls around Abdoun Circle and many embassies nearby. It is also among the pricier areas: median asking rent for a two-bedroom is about JD 1,085 a month and the median asking price about JD 1,200 per m² on Hagzi (10 October 2026). Abdoun area guide →